Bryon Hoyer, 49, was sentenced Tuesday by a Baldwin County judge to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors argued for a stiffer punishment of 20 years. Hoyer was convicted by a jury in January on three counts of possessing child pornography. Full story »

County officials expressed concerns on Tuesday after the executive director of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama sent an email Monday requesting they contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Figures, D-Mobile, is a member of the committee and said she doesn't support an unfunded mandate trickled down to county governments. Full story »

Baldwin County Engineer Cal Markert said Tuesday that by preserving the 75-yard tree tunnel along Archie Road during a repavement project, will cost an extra $10,000 to $15,000. He said he will propose a change to the project's overall scope during next week's Baldwin County Commission's work session. Full story »

Ryan and Maggie Caver, residents in southeastern Baldwin County near Elberta, took to Facebook Saturday with their concerns over the potential demolition of a tree tunnel. Their efforts pushed the county to reconsider a repavement project along Archie Road and now the tree tunnel will be saved. Full story »

Proponents say that Bentley's announcement,which could include a tax increase, is not something to "fear." Opponents, however, say the timing of Bentley's announcement isn't good for the board of education's hopes of getting the tax referendum approved by voters on March 31. Full story »

Stephanie Hanke has gotten no clues to her stepdaughter's fate during a series of court cases that have gone before Judge Jody Bishop in Baldwin County. She remains hopeful details eventually emerge. Full story »

Randall "Scott" Wood, 45, is scheduled to go before Judge Jody Bishop on Thursday to be sentenced on a count of felony sodomy for his involvement in a family sex ring that has led to the arrest of 11 people. Dustin Kent, 38, got his sentencing postponed 120 days while an investigation continues. Full story »

Some commissioners believe that having individual secretaries would be beneficial with customer service. The proposal, which does not add personnel, needs approval from the Alabama legislature. Full story »

The 67-year-old Robertsdale man awaiting trial for sexually abusing four girls wanted to leave the state to shop and go to church, but he must remain on electronic surveillance. Tucker is accused of sexually abusing four girls while he operated a horse camp. Full story »

Fred Weiss will serve prison time in connection with the 2012 death of Samuel Dixson of Milton, Fla. Weiss faced murder charges but they were reduced to manslaughter because he was drunk at the time of the shooting. Full story »

Baldwin County Commissioners want to make sure the 12.8-mile stretch of new roadway is maintained by the county and doesn't become the subject of multiple annexations and developments and eventually turns into another Ala. 59 or Airport Boulevard in Mobile. Full story »

The County Commission, on Wednesday, approved two settlements with former employees who claimed they were unlawfully terminated in June 2012. The county has spent a total of $450,000 in settling unlawful termination cases stemming from a 2012 "reduction in force." Full story »

Rural residential homeowners wanted the commissioners to do more to calm traffic through their neighborhood. A traffic study showed there is very little that can be done, Baldwin County officials say. Full story »

State Rep. Randy Davis, R-Daphne, said the governor was misunderstood by people who don't know him during a House Republican caucus meeting Monday in which Bentley is reported to have made a threat that if lawmakers don't sign off on approving tax increases, money will be withheld from their districts. Full story »

The Baldwin County Commission is weighing several changes to its subdivision regulations highlighted by placing all subdivision approvals with the Planning & Zoning Commission. The move would remove county commissioners from the approval process. Full story »